Scotland Travel Tips

Fans of hit TV show Outlander can venture into some of the series? most popular and iconic locations on tours from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Expert guides highlight memorable moments from the ...
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The Scots love alcohol. In Edinburgh, their insatiable need for pubs has produced some very nice establishments to visit, including ancient hostelries in the Grassmarket where Scottish folk music ...
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The affable rival to artsy Edinburgh, Glaswegians have long campaigned for the title of the most ?Scottish? city and while many opt to make the capital their base, Glasgow?s central location makes it ...
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In a city world-famous for its festivals, there?s some stiff competition for Edinburgh?s most popular event, but each August over 200,000 onlookers gather in the grounds of Edinburgh Castle for the ...
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Scotland has shed its image as a country that exists on little more than deep-fried chocolate bars and is fast garnering a reputation as a foodie destination on the world stage. Edinburgh?s ...
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Whether you?re making a pit stop in the Highlands? capital before heading out on a hiking expedition or spending a leisurely weekend in the UK?s northernmost city, Inverness is the perfect gateway to ...
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Edinburgh?s famous Royal Mile might be teeming with carefree shoppers and sightseers during the day, but lurking beneath the streets of the Scottish capital lies an underground realm of hidden vaults ...
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The Scottish Highlands are one of Europe's last great wilderness areas. Some come for the sweep of desolate, rugged beauty guaranteed to take your breath away. Others enjoy taking in the history of ...
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In August, the Festival City explodes with arts events and the streets fill with a cosmopolitan melange of visitors high on a heady mix of culture and single malt. Day 1: Old Town and Edinburgh ...
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Glasgow was once overlooked by visitors in favor of Edinburgh, but now the city of culture has firmly grabbed the reins as one of Britain?s most popular destinations. Boasting fabulous Georgian ...
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The murky waters of Loch Ness have long harbored one of Scotland?s most notorious inhabitants ? the mythical Loch Ness monster, a giant sea creature who allegedly hides in the lake, but spotting ...
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Famed for their lush greenery, sweeping views, and pristine landscape, the Scottish Highlands certainly live up to their billing. A plethora of picturesque views saturate the landscape, making the ...
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Haunted and historic, Edinburgh is one of the best places on the planet to celebrate Halloween in true spooky style. With a history stretching back hundreds of years, plus its towering tenements, ...
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Even if you?ve only got a few days in Edinburgh, the atmospheric Scottish capital makes an ideal base for exploring further afield and with many of the country?s highlights within a short distance, ...
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From its undeniably picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Old and New Towns to its cutting edge arts scene, Edinburgh has been inspiring travelers for generations, but there?s plenty more to see outside ...
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